General Aftercare Advice

Once you have left the premises, you are solely responsible to take care of your new tattoo. A tattoo is an open wound. It is crucial to prevent infection and ensure healing, reduce complications, and maintain appearance.

CLING FILM: After your session, leave your tattoo wrapped for 1-2hrs.

Follow ’cleaning’ section.

SECOND SKIN: Once applied, leave on for 2-3 days, unless advised.

Follow ’cleaning’ section.

What is ‘Second Skin’?

This is a thin, medical-grade, transparent adhesive film that is applied over a fresh tattoo, to protect and promote healing. This breathable, waterproof (stick to showers, avoid soaking) barrier shields from bacteria, dirt, and friction from clothing. Whilst retaining moisture, and helps reduce scabbing and itching.

Plasma, blood, and excess ink will naturally build up underneath - This is normal!

Remove early if: Suspected allergic reaction, Excessive swelling/ tightness, fluids dripping out from underneath, and/ or it has peeled up and the tattoo is exposed.

SECOND SKIN REMOVAL:

Slow and gently under warm running water.

Allow this to soak and gently lift one corner up away from your skin.

Once loose, slowly peel the film, away, parrallel to your skin.

Resistance = More water & patience.

Don’t force it off! Clean immediately once removed.

SOAP & MOISTURISER:

Use the recommended soap and moisturiser your artist advised.

Recommended to do a patch test prior.

Discontinue immediately if reactions occur.

Get in touch for advice and alternative.

CLEANING:

Once all protective film is removed (Cling film or Second skin), do not rewrap unless advised. Gently wash your tattoo with the soap as guided by your artist.

Lather the soap with warm water, onto a soft CLEAN flannel/ sponge. Gently wash your tattoo in circular motions until any secretions have been removed. Pat dry.

Second Skin: If adhesive is still left behind after removal and cleaning, apply a small amount of body oil and gently massage to lift stickiness. Repeat the cleaning.

Repeat cleaning 2-3 times a day for 2-6 weeks 

until scabbing/ silver skin has disappeared.

MOISTURISING:

With the guided aftercare lotion/ balm, apply a thin layer to aid healing.

Apply once dry after washing, or if the tattoo feels ‘tight’. Make sure it is rubbed in, and no thick layers are left behind.

Repeat every 2-3 times a day for 2-6 weeks

until scabbing/ silver skin has disappeared.